Lawyers denounce ‘fabricated’ Tunisia trial of opposition

The article critiques India's military alignment with Israel amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, highlighting India's significant arms purchases and the government's suppression of pro-Palestinian voices. It argues that India, once a champion of anti-colonialism, has compromised its moral standing by supporting a regime accused of genocide, while civil society continues to resist state repression. Want More Context? 🔎

The IMF has raised its global growth forecast for 2025 to 3.0%, citing increased trade activity amid reduced tariff tensions from the Trump administration, though cautions about a potential slowdown in the latter half of the year. Additionally, US growth for 2025 was slightly revised up to 1.9%, while China's growth was adjusted to 4.8%, reflecting stronger-than-expected performance despite ongoing domestic challenges. Want More Context? 🔎

A global hunger monitor has reported a famine scenario in Gaza, with rising malnutrition and child fatalities. While Israel has temporarily halted military operations to facilitate aid delivery, only a fraction of the required aid is reaching the region, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis amid severe distribution challenges and escalating violence. Want More Context? 🔎

Had the international community taken a unified stance against Israel's starvation tactics in Gaza, the situation might differ significantly. The recent surge in condemnations, prompted by shocking images of suffering Palestinians, highlights a political ploy rather than genuine concern, as the international system remains complicit in Israel’s ongoing colonization and genocide against the Palestinian people. Want More Context? 🔎

The Israeli army detained at least 30 Palestinians during military raids across the occupied West Bank, part of a broader pattern of systematic collective punishment, according to prisoners' affairs groups. Since the onset of Israel’s conflict on October 7, 2023, over 18,000 Palestinians have been detained, while more than 1,009 have been killed and 7,000 injured in the West Bank amid ongoing violence. Want More Context? 🔎

The Netherlands has labeled Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir as persona non grata due to their incitement of violence and calls for ethnic cleansing in Gaza, while exploring ways to enhance humanitarian aid amid a severe crisis affecting 2.4 million Palestinians. Dutch officials emphasized the need for Israel to comply with international humanitarian law and ensure safe access to aid for Gaza's population, following devastating casualties from the ongoing...